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IFAFFI 2023 AWARD WINNERS

Justice For All Award

Crossing Overtown

Director: Scott Barnett

1st
Place

This is our 1st Place Grand Prize Award for the film that moves head and heart to the imperatives of fairness, equity and righteousness in our society.

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Freedom Award

Unguarded

Director: Simonetta D'Italia Wiener

2nd
Place

This is our 2nd Place Award for the film that has a marked audience effect through the power of its narrative and unique examination of its subject matter.

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Impact Award

Being Michelle

Director: Atin Mehra

3rd
Place

This year the judges were compelled to give an award to the film Being Michelle in this category.

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Special Recognition

Short Film

#ThroughOurLens

Directors: Shiko Njoroge & Timothy Richardson

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Special Recognition

Feature Film

Project Home

Director: Laura Waters Hinson

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IFAFF International Director's Choice Award

Reparations

Director: Jon Osaki

This award is chosen, out of those not selected for our standard awards, but deserves special recognition. This year marks the third year of this acknowledgement.

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Curly Cohen Fan Favorite Award

Crossing Overtown

Director: Scott Barnett

This award, in honor of Curly Cohen, is given to the film voted festival favorite by viewers.

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